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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #87

    Pick a positive word and use it every day this week. Can you guess mine? Write a letter to a family member of friend telling them why you think they are ace. Be overly cheesy. Give a piece of your furniture a makeover; inspired by Heart Handmade UK’s  20 Incredible Furniture Makeovers blog post. Give your hairbrush a good clean. Lots of tips here. Start writing a summer to do list – make this summer a splendid one! See what I did there?…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #86

    Pick 3 goals for you to complete this month. Try to finish one of them this week. Go strawberry picking. Roast marshmallows. Make a Father’s Day card (coming soon on the blog). Carry a small bottle of suncream in your handbag. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #85

    Make pin wheels Read through old magazines for interior/recipe inspiration Whistle on grass Wear polka dots Don’t have a plan B. Keep on striving for your plan A. Inspired by Charlie Day’s awesome Merrimack speech. I love that guy! Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #82

    Play frisbee in the park Wash all your summer scarves – my no.1 Spring/Summer accessory! Buy insoles, plasters, pop socks and deodorising spray and put them in a cute makeup bag. See a post later in the month for my Spring/Summer handbag essentials. Meet a friend for a slice of pizza, New York style. Paint your outdoor windowsills Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #81

    Forage wild flowers Buy a new phone case – see a post later in the week for inspiration Play chess or cards Seek out an ice cream van and buy an ice cream cone with flake, sprinkles and syrup. Not just for weekends! Value your days Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #80

    Get rid of 3 things from each room in your house that you don’t use Dye your hair a new colour Buy a hula hoop Take a family portrait Build a den with the little ‘uns! Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #79

    Meet up with a friend for hot cross buns and tea Plan a camping trip Make a Spring wreath Empty your bag of receipts, old lists and stuff you don’t need Send a postcard with a happy message to a friend to cheer their day Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #77

    The Faded Nest Cutlery (bought this for the OH at Christmas)   Buy all your cards and gifts this week for April birthdays. Paint your toe nails. Treat yourself to a new book or visit your library for free. Feed the ducks at your local canal, lake or pond. Read through your old messages on your phone. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. P.S Don’t forget to enter the Clarence and Alabama giveaway for your chance to win…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #76

    Try to go outside during your lunch breaks this week. Even if only for 10 minutes. Read this Buzz Feed article on three-ingredient recipes – brilliant! I like easy recipes. Make a Mother’s Day card for your mum or an awesome mum in your life. British Summer time begins on Sunday (clocks go forward) – celebrate by making popsicles. Here’s some iced lolly inspiration from Pinterest! Organise your photographs to save space on your computer. Either use free online storage (I…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #74

    Plan weekends away right here in the blooming gorgeous UK – more on this soon. Start researching local car boot sales and antique fairs. Treasure hunting season has begun! Read these top money saving life tips from Voucher Codes (mine are in there too!). Watch old episodes of your favourite TV show. Have a night off from cooking. Bread and cheese, cured meats and olives make a perfect mid-week treat. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #72

    At the beginning of the week, portion healthy snacks in small Tupperware boxes for easy weekday snacking. Seek out inspiration. I love this Just Saying Pinterest board by Born and Bred Studio. Buy Daffodils for someone who makes you happy (and a bunch for yourself). Visit the cobbler and get worn down heels fixed, ready for Spring. Go for a walk and snap pictures of Snow Drops. I’m looking forward to doing this at the weekend with a flask of…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #71

    Save time in the mornings by sorting out your daily outfits for the rest of the week. Create a meal plan for the next 7 days. Treat yourself to new condiments for your kitchen cupboard and fridge. Mmm sweet chilli sauce. Take a look at the Bafta nominees and winners, and treat yourself to a movie night. I highly recommend Blue Jasmine! Declutter your fridge door of receipts, post and anything you no longer need. Give it a good clean…